DAKTRONICS INC (DAKT) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:DAKT • US2342641097

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This DAKT fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. DAKT Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year DAKT was profitable.
  • DAKT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • DAKT had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • Of the past 5 years DAKT 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
DAKT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFDAKT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M

1.2 Ratios

  • DAKT has a better Return On Assets (5.04%) than 72.58% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 9.37%, DAKT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.35% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.13%, DAKT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.61% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DAKT is in line with the industry average of 8.33%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.04%
ROE 9.37%
ROIC 8.13%
ROA(3y)2%
ROA(5y)1.81%
ROE(3y)4.72%
ROE(5y)4.02%
ROIC(3y)9.83%
ROIC(5y)7.08%
DAKT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICDAKT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

  • DAKT has a better Profit Margin (3.43%) than 66.94% of its industry peers.
  • DAKT has a better Operating Margin (5.61%) than 66.13% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of DAKT has grown nicely.
  • With a Gross Margin value of 26.62%, DAKT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.55% of the companies in the same industry.
  • DAKT's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 5.61%
PM (TTM) 3.43%
GM 26.62%
OM growth 3Y88.4%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y10.6%
GM growth 5Y2.56%
DAKT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsDAKT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 10 15 20 25

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2. DAKT Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), DAKT is creating some value.
  • DAKT has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • DAKT has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, DAKT has an improved debt to assets ratio.
DAKT Yearly Shares OutstandingDAKT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M 40M
DAKT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsDAKT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 4.89 indicates that DAKT is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of DAKT (4.89) is better than 68.55% of its industry peers.
  • DAKT has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.18. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.18 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.18, DAKT belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.10% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.03 indicates that DAKT is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • DAKT has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.03. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DAKT outperforms 55.65% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.03
Debt/FCF 0.18
Altman-Z 4.89
ROIC/WACC0.85
WACC9.56%
DAKT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFDAKT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M 200M

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 2.22 indicates that DAKT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Current ratio value of 2.22, DAKT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.55% of the companies in the same industry.
  • DAKT has a Quick Ratio of 1.68. This is a normal value and indicates that DAKT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of DAKT (1.68) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.22
Quick Ratio 1.68
DAKT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesDAKT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M

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3. DAKT Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • DAKT shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 5.56%.
  • DAKT shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 55.18% yearly.
  • DAKT shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.36%.
  • Measured over the past years, DAKT shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.44% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.56%
EPS 3Y100.83%
EPS 5Y55.18%
EPS Q2Q%800%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.36%
Revenue growth 3Y7.38%
Revenue growth 5Y4.44%
Sales Q2Q%21.65%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, DAKT will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 22.78% on average per year.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, DAKT will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.95% on average per year.
EPS Next Y34.74%
EPS Next 2Y23.44%
EPS Next 3Y22.78%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.68%
Revenue Next 2Y8%
Revenue Next 3Y7.95%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
DAKT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesDAKT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 200M 400M 600M 800M
DAKT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesDAKT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0 0.5 1

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4. DAKT Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • DAKT is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.26.
  • DAKT's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. DAKT is cheaper than 79.03% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 24.89. DAKT is around the same levels.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.60 indicates a correct valuation of DAKT.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, DAKT is valued a bit cheaper than 78.23% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.19, DAKT is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.26
Fwd PE 15.6
DAKT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsDAKT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, DAKT is valued a bit cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, DAKT is valued cheaper than 84.68% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 15
EV/EBITDA 12.33
DAKT Per share dataDAKT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • DAKT's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • DAKT has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • DAKT's earnings are expected to grow with 22.78% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.58
PEG (5Y)0.37
EPS Next 2Y23.44%
EPS Next 3Y22.78%

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5. DAKT Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • DAKT does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

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DAKT Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

DAKTRONICS INC

NASDAQ:DAKT (3/27/2026, 8:10:12 PM)

After market: 19.25 0 (0%)

19.25

-0.65 (-3.27%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)03-04
Earnings (Next)06-21
Inst Owners70.71%
Inst Owner Change-1.24%
Ins Owners1.79%
Ins Owner Change1.44%
Market Cap929.77M
Revenue(TTM)802.65M
Net Income(TTM)27.54M
Analysts82.86
Price Target33.66 (74.86%)
Short Float %2.92%
Short Ratio2.17
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.32%
Min EPS beat(2)-32.13%
Max EPS beat(2)29.49%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)10.47%
Min EPS beat(4)-32.13%
Max EPS beat(4)29.49%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)9.91%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)48.91%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.75%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.49%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.99%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.17%
Min Revenue beat(4)-12.78%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.99%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.44%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.99%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.51%
PT rev (1m)10%
PT rev (3m)10%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-17.65%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-19.23%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.26%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.26%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.73%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.73%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.26
Fwd PE 15.6
P/S 1.16
P/FCF 15
P/OCF 12.04
P/B 3.17
P/tB 3.24
EV/EBITDA 12.33
EPS(TTM)0.95
EY4.94%
EPS(NY)1.23
Fwd EY6.41%
FCF(TTM)1.28
FCFY6.67%
OCF(TTM)1.6
OCFY8.3%
SpS16.62
BVpS6.08
TBVpS5.93
PEG (NY)0.58
PEG (5Y)0.37
Graham Number11.4
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.04%
ROE 9.37%
ROCE 12.69%
ROIC 8.13%
ROICexc 13.7%
ROICexgc 14.18%
OM 5.61%
PM (TTM) 3.43%
GM 26.62%
FCFM 7.72%
ROA(3y)2%
ROA(5y)1.81%
ROE(3y)4.72%
ROE(5y)4.02%
ROIC(3y)9.83%
ROIC(5y)7.08%
ROICexc(3y)13.17%
ROICexc(5y)9.6%
ROICexgc(3y)13.4%
ROICexgc(5y)9.86%
ROCE(3y)15.35%
ROCE(5y)11.06%
ROICexgc growth 3Y101.31%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y103.2%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y88.4%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y10.6%
GM growth 5Y2.56%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.47
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.03
Debt/FCF 0.18
Debt/EBITDA 0.15
Cap/Depr 77.75%
Cap/Sales 1.9%
Interest Coverage 40.85
Cash Conversion 119.51%
Profit Quality 225.07%
Current Ratio 2.22
Quick Ratio 1.68
Altman-Z 4.89
F-Score7
WACC9.56%
ROIC/WACC0.85
Cap/Depr(3y)112.4%
Cap/Depr(5y)103.16%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.67%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.6%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)5.56%
EPS 3Y100.83%
EPS 5Y55.18%
EPS Q2Q%800%
EPS Next Y34.74%
EPS Next 2Y23.44%
EPS Next 3Y22.78%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.36%
Revenue growth 3Y7.38%
Revenue growth 5Y4.44%
Sales Q2Q%21.65%
Revenue Next Year7.68%
Revenue Next 2Y8%
Revenue Next 3Y7.95%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-17.85%
EBIT growth 3Y102.3%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year93.45%
EBIT Next 3Y35.63%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y1.45%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-1.41%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y55.32%

DAKTRONICS INC / DAKT Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for DAKT stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to DAKT.


What is the valuation status for DAKT stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to DAKTRONICS INC (DAKT). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for DAKTRONICS INC?

DAKTRONICS INC (DAKT) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for DAKT stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for DAKTRONICS INC (DAKT) is 20.26 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.17.


What is the financial health of DAKTRONICS INC (DAKT) stock?

The financial health rating of DAKTRONICS INC (DAKT) is 7 / 10.